The Mystery of Crop Circles (Can Science Solve?) [Library Binding]

Chris Oxlade (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Can Science Solve?

Describes the appearance of the phenomena known as crop circles and offers various explanations as to how they were created.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-6-Using straightforward language, Oxlade examines the variety of designs and theories connected with the strange, beautiful, and harmless phenomena called crop circles, circular patterns that inexplicably appear in crop fields. While most recent formations have been admitted hoaxes or works of art, the older, simpler ones are attributed to natural occurrences such as electrically charged air currents, wind vortices, and underground magnetic or electromagnetic forces. Perhaps the biggest Mystery of Atlantis is how such a fantastic, widespread legend could grow from just one short account written by Plato some 24 centuries ago. Evidence has been sought and stories have been told in all parts of the world. Wallace presents a variety of theories about the island's existence, location, and destruction, each examined in light of recent scientific and archaeological discoveries. Wendy Stein's Atlantis (Greenhaven, 1989; o.p.), a more detailed book for slightly older readers, includes a world map indicating the supposed sites of the lost island. Large, colorful photographs and illustrations in an open layout make both of these explorations a pleasure. Bolded terms in the texts are defined succinctly in a glossary. Both volumes present evidence clearly and without bias, allowing and encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions.-Ann G. Brouse, Big Flats Branch Library, NY

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About the Author

Chris Oxlade is a Heinemann Raintree author. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575728044
• ISBN-13: 978-1575728049
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,133,950 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Child Friendly, February 25, 2009

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This review is from: The Mystery of Crop Circles (Can Science Solve?) (Library Binding)

I borrowed this book from the library a while ago for a project, it is very detailed and quite interesting. It gives you many facts and I definitly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Crop Circles. I did notice that this book was targeting the 8-10 year range (it didn't actually say this, but its my assumption).
I would definitly reccommend this though.

Note: I know that there are several grammatical errors, I was in a rush.